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Gulfstream G600 Makes LABACE Debut

The fly-by-wire Gulfstream G600 took time off from its certification testing to fly to Brazil for its first LABACE appearance.
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Airlines

Airlines Struggle To Respond to Alaska Air Tragedy

Calls for enhanced ramp security and mental health screening raise troubling issues
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety PT6A Training Aimed at Agricultural Operators

Agricultural operators can learn more about their PT6A engines at FlightSafety's Botucatu training facility.
Aircraft

New Types Go on Show at LABACE

A host of debutants are making their first LABACE appearances, from the top-of-the-range Gulfstream G600 to the Cirrus Vision Jet very-light jet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

APS Lands Helibras Deal

APS has a growing business of servicing and repairing servo actuators. Helibras is the latest OEM to sign up for its aftermarket services
Maintenance and Modifications

CASA Begins Maintenance and Operations Rulemaking

Two deal with the operations of private and commercial air transportation in small and large aircraft, and the third covers maintenance for GA aircraft.
ATC

Nav Canada Holds the Line on ATC User Fees

On average, aircraft operators will pay the same rates in Fiscal Year 2019 as they did in FY2018.
Accidents

NTSB Issues Recommendations on Low-level Turbulence

Recommendations intended to improve its reporting of low-level turbulence and the training of NWS forecasters.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Sets Industry Standards

IBAC is the international organization that represents business aviation, and is in Brazil to maintain its support for the local industry
Rotorcraft

Gualter Helicopteros and TAG Flight Solutions Looking Forward to 2019

Gualter Helicopteros describes 2018 as “a year of transition,” with fewer used-helicopter sales to broker as Brazilian political uncertainties persist.
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Aircraft

Aero Flies Advanced L-159 Two-seater

Aero has flown the first of three two-seat L-159T2s it is building for the Czech Air Force, which is also upgrading five more to the same standard
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Accidents

Horizon Airlines Worker Steals, Later Crashes Q400

Richard Russell stole a parked regional airliner Friday evening at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and flew more than an hour before crashing.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Receives ANAC Mx Approval

The MRO's East Alton, Illinois facility is approved to work on Brazilian-registered aircraft through 2020.
Charter & Fractional

Flapper Technologies Plans Online Booking Expansion

The company is looking to take advantage of what it sees as vast business potential.
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Rotorcraft

L.A. Helo Operators Appeal For Noise Complaint Funding

Community Groups Oppose Move
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Wins $594M Support Contract from U.S. Govt.

Contract covers C-20 (GIII) and C-37 (GV/G550) fleets operated by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard.
Aircraft

Aerion Ramps Up Hiring as SSBJ Program Progresses

Company’s roster is growing as it heads into detailed design, systems test, production, and, eventually, first flight of the AS2 supersonic business jet.
Airlines

Cambodian Airlines Charts Its Expansion

The new airline will add routes in Southeast Asia before eventually looking to add routes in Europe.
Airlines

India Aviation Experiences Downturn

Overcapacity cited as a cause. Reduction could help industry recover
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Accidents

France Continues Judicial Probe into MH370 Disappearance

Final safety investigation report released by Malaysian government last month.
Safety

AINsight: The FAA and Sleep Apnea

Fortunately, most pilots treated for sleep apnea continue to fly without interruption.
Rotorcraft

Bell Sees Promise in Brazilian Market

Bell expects its 505, 429, and 525 to be useful in Brazilian market.
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Engines

Safran Sees Latin American Helicopter Market Recovering

VIP and parapublic sectors are showing signs of life, while oil-and-gas segment is slow to return.
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Avionics

Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset Now Available

The ProFlight joins the Bose A20 in the company’s aviation headset line.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall Recognized by ALTA as Top Supplier

Aviall received supplier recognition at CCMA and MRO Conference.
ATC

Airspace Modernization Aims For Capacity over Growth

Brazil's Air force is working to overhaul some of the busiest airspace in the country to ensure necessary capacity.
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Avionics

Garmin Avionics Add New Capabilities

Garmin has made a number of product improvement announcements recently.
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Airports

Caltech Trains UAVs To Steer Birds Away from Airports

Caltech researchers have developed an algorithm to herd birds away from air traffic.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus Solar Drone Stays Aloft for 25 Days

High-Altitude Zephyr S Designed For 100 Day Flights
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Aircraft

Kuznetsov Undergoes MiG-29K Refit

Russia's only carrier is back in the yard for a major refit that will align its capabilities with that of its primary fighter, the MiG-29K
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